• Dementia

Current research studies

You can find out more about our current research studies from our listing page.

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Dementia can have a great impact on the lives of people living with the condition and their caregivers.

As it progresses, the person with dementia will experience more difficulties and will gradually become more dependent on others. This is usually accompanied with greater loss in memory and thinking abilities than are experienced by other people of the same age.

This pilot study will consider how these changes in the memory and thinking skills, or cognition, relate to changes that can be determined from blood samples.

This study is recruiting participants aged 50 years and above who live in Berkshire and have been diagnosed with dementia or Mild Cognitive Impairment, or have reported to their GP with memory complaints.

We’re also looking for cognitively healthy individuals aged over 50 as part of this comparison study.

Recruitment end date

31 December 2025

Find out more

Get in touch with our team to find out more. 

Quoting 'FAST' study in your email. 

Email address: research@berkshire.nhs.uk

Giving your informed consent

Participation in research is always voluntary. You have the right to make your decision without any pressure, and you can withdraw at any time.

Before you join a study, our Research team will guide you through the consent process, ensuring you:

  • are fully informed about the study
  • have enough time to consider whether you’d like to take part
  • can ask any questions you may have

We want you to feel confident and comfortable every step of the way.